Middlesex County and Acton Town property record for 12 Birch Ridge Rd, Acton, MA 01720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,125 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.478 acres (20,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $549,900 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $14,111 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ACTO M:00F1 B:0046 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | ACTO M:00F1 B:0046 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,125 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,283 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,840 sqft (0.478 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12 BIRCH RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | ACTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01720-2230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | ACTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ACTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 363201 |
12 Birch Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2007.
Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BIRCH RIDGE RD, ACTON, MA 01720-2230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200720997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48928 / 157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Birch Ridge Rd was $14,111, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Acton Town |
| Unified School District | Acton-Boxborough Regional School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,111.00 (+6.11%) | $822,800 (+3.15%) Land $314,300 Building $508,500 | $848,445 (+2.79%) |
| 2024 | $13,298.00 (+1.46%) | $797,700 (+6.87%) Land $314,300 Building $483,400 | $825,455 |
| 2023 | $13,107.00 | $746,400 Land $285,700 Building $460,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Birch Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12 Birch Ridge Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ACTON WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 21,285 people · EPA ID MA2002000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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